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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Suggesting Options

Here you will learn some English words related to suggesting options such as "receptive", "tacit", and "volunteer".

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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
rather
rather
[interjection]

‌used as a positive response to a suggestion or question

Ex: Would you enjoy another game of tennis? — Rather! It was great fun. 
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receptive
receptive
[Adjective]

open to listening or considering suggestions and new ideas

Ex: The committee members were receptive to new ideas and eager to explore innovative solutions. 
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receptiveness

the quality of being open to new ideas and suggestions

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receptivity

the quality of being able or inclined to accept new ideas, suggestions, or perspectives

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road map
road map
[noun]

a thorough plan devised to aid progress toward a goal

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to say
to say
[Verb]

to suggest an example or assume something to be the case

Ex: Let's say we buy a new car, what factors should we consider before making the purchase? 
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say
say
[interjection]

used to draw attention to a remark or comment

Ex: Say, did you hear the news about the festival? 
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to slate
to slate
[Verb]

to appoint someone for a particular job, position, etc.

Ex: The committee slated Peter for the role of project manager. 
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to submit
to submit
[Verb]

to formally present something, such as a proposal or document, to someone in authority for review or decision

Ex: He will submit his application for the job by tomorrow. 
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to suggest

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Ex: The committee suggested changes to improve the efficiency of the process. 
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sure thing
sure thing
[phrase]

something that is guaranteed

Ex: I assured my team that the success of the project was a sure thing, and they enthusiastically committed to the endeavor. 
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tacit
tacit
[Adjective]

suggested or understood without being verbally expressed

Ex: His tacit approval was evident from his nod, even though he said nothing. 
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tacitly
tacitly
[Adverb]

without using explicit verbal communication

Ex: They tacitly agreed to proceed with the plan without discussing it. 
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to [take] {sth} on board

‌to begin to understand or accept an idea, suggestion, or problem

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tell you what {~noun}
tell you what
[sentence]

used to introduce or emphasize a point, opinion, idea, or suggestion

Ex: I'll tell you what, instead of arguing, let's try to find a solution that works for both of us. 
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to theorize

to formulate a hypothesis to explain something, often as a starting point for further investigation or study

Ex: Scientists theorized that the changes in temperature were causing the polar ice caps to melt more rapidly. 
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theorizing

the act or process of forming or presenting facts and ideas about something

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to volunteer

to state or suggest something without being asked or told

Ex: She decided to volunteer her opinion on the project, even though no one had asked for input. 
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what about
what about
[phrase]

used for making a suggestion

Ex: What about going to the beach this weekend? 
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what are we waiting for?

used to say that the matter that was being talked about should be done without hesitation because there is no reason to delay it any longer

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why not
why not
[phrase]

used to present a suggestion or an alternative

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you never know
you never know
[sentence]

used to say that even if the happening of something is unlikely, it is not impossible

Ex: Apply for the job; you never know, they might call you. 
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you said it
you said it
[Adverb]

said to express agreement with someone's suggestion

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